The SQL Server 2005 Virtual Backup Device Interface Specification contains updated information about the Virtual Backup Device interface. Independent software vendors (ISVs) can use the Virtual Backup Device application programming interface (API) to integrate SQL Server into their products. This API is engineered to provide maximum reliability and performance, and to support the full range of SQL Server backup and restore functionality, including all hot and shadow-copy backup capabilities.

Double-click the copy of v-backup.exe now stored on your computer. You will be asked to select an installation folder. The updated Virtual Backup Device Interface Specification and associated sample programs will be copied to the location you specified.